By Andrew Siyabalawatte, 31/03/2025. To answer this question bluntly, which do you feel you need? we narrow down the differences between the two below. What Is A Spa Massage? Spa massages are general treatment sessions that aim to help you relax. Spa massage therapists, trained in the general art of massage, typically administer it with…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, May 2023. What is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term (chronic) condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. Risk Factors of AS? HLA-B27 Gene If you have a family history of ankylosing spondylitis, you are more likely to develop the disease. There…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, April 2023. Cancer Research UK supports it, so does MacMillan and the World Cancer posture Research Fund. Posture Massage therapy can provide numerous posture benefits for people undergoing cancer treatment. Read on to find out how. Oncology of Posture Massage Benefits Posture Massage can help reduce pain in posture…
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By Andrew Siyabalawatte and Sumaiya Farheen, Jan 2023. Posture Massage during pregnancy is often frowned upon. It not safe some say, however, following the first trimester and if utilised appropriately, posture massage can make pregnancy a lot easier to manage. Read on to find out how. A Natural Stress Reliever in Posture Cortisol is a…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, Feb 2023. Happy Hormones Massage can influence good health and wellbeing by increasing the release of endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine. Low levels of serotonin and dopamine are related to negative thoughts, anxiety and depression. Massage initiates the release of endorphins by stimulating the autonomic nervous system, which in…
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By Sumaiya Farheen, Jan 2023. We have already established the physical benefits of a massage in you posture. It alleviates stress, provides relief from pain and aches in you posture, and helps in better muscle and joint functioning of your body. Different types of massages like deep postural massage , Aromatherapy massage, sports tissue massage…
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By Andrew Siyabalawatte, Oct 20, 2022 Sports Massage vs Deep Tissue If you’re deciding between sports massage and deep tissue massage, understanding the difference is essential – especially if you’re dealing with muscle pain from exercise, recovering from an injury, or experiencing chronic tightness. At our Guildford clinic, we use advanced soft tissue techniques, postural…
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By Emma MacDonald, posted March 2021. You may have heard the saying “tight muscles are weak muscles” and you may be thinking, but how can this be true? A True Cause of Muscle Pain This tightness occurs when a muscle group is not strong enough to support the task you are doing. You may feel…
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What is a Full Body Massage? Did you know that around ten million people in England suffer from back and body pain? Worrying figures from research by Arthritis UK show that people of all ages are struggling with a musculoskeletal problem. It got us thinking. How many of those people represented in these findings are…
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